They had Pensions provided and so on.
"Command"
William McFee
I favor a system of Pensions for noble services in literature, art, science, etc.
"Eugene Field, A Study In Heredity And Contradictions"
Slason Thompson
It is not surprising that Charles disliked his wife's French servants as standing between him and his bride, particularly when it is remembered that they looked upon themselves as the servants of the King of France, who provided many of them with Pensions.
"Henrietta Maria"
Henrietta Haynes